SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS During Operation and Maintenance General Information ! DANGER There is no substitute for common sense and careful practices. Improper practices or carelessness can cause burns, cuts, mutilation, asphyxiation, other bodily injury or death. This information contains general safety precautions and guidelines that must be followed to reduce risk to personal safety. Special safety precautions are listed in specific procedures. Read and understand all of the safety precautions before operation or performing repairs or maintenance. The safety messages that follow have DANGER level hazards. Crush Hazard NEVER stand under a hoisted engine.
If the hoist mechanism fails, the engine will fall on you. Fire Hazard Ensure that appropriate fire detection and extinguishing equipment are installed and checked periodically for proper operation. Before You Operate ! DANGER The safety messages that follow have DANGER level hazards. NEVER permit anyone to install or operate the engine without proper training. Read and understand this Operation Manual before you operate or service the engine to ensure that you follow safe operating practices and maintenance procedures. Safety signs and decals are additional reminders for safe operating and maintenance techniques.
See your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor for additional training. 4 GM Series Operation Manual © 2007 Yanmar Marine International